1 Samuel 11:11-14
"11The next day Saul separated his men into three divisions; during the last watch of the night they broke into the camp of the Ammonites and slaughtered them until the heat of the day. Those who survived were scattered, so that no two of them were left together.
12The people then said to Samuel, “Who was it that asked, ‘Shall Saul reign over us?’ Turn these men over to us so that we may put them to death.”
13But Saul said, “No one will be put to death today, for this day the Lord has rescued Israel.”
14Then Samuel said to the people, “Come, let us go to Gilgal and there renew the kingship.” 15So all the people went to Gilgal and made Saul king in the presence of the Lord. There they sacrificed fellowship offerings before the Lord, and Saul and all the Israelites held a great celebration."
"11The next day Saul separated his men into three divisions; during the last watch of the night they broke into the camp of the Ammonites and slaughtered them until the heat of the day. Those who survived were scattered, so that no two of them were left together.
12The people then said to Samuel, “Who was it that asked, ‘Shall Saul reign over us?’ Turn these men over to us so that we may put them to death.”
13But Saul said, “No one will be put to death today, for this day the Lord has rescued Israel.”
14Then Samuel said to the people, “Come, let us go to Gilgal and there renew the kingship.” 15So all the people went to Gilgal and made Saul king in the presence of the Lord. There they sacrificed fellowship offerings before the Lord, and Saul and all the Israelites held a great celebration."
We have been looking at the story of Saul to remind us of the importance to wake up to become who we are called to be. This wake up call includes awakening to make a commitment to action (11:11). When we are awake we have options, choices, feelings, temptations which are simply choices. The devil wants us to make choices that will hurt others. God wants us to bring healing to others.
In order to understand this portion of scripture if you are just joining me at RPMDaily.net check out the previous two blogs, and read 1 Samuel10:20-22 through 1 Samuel 11:11-14. Saul’s personality was energized when the Spirit of God gripped him. He changed from the cowardly king hiding in the baggage to a courageous warrior with a purpose.
When Saul woke up to what God had called him to be and to do, then he had a battle plan. A battle plan God had given him. God does not give us a plan until after we become committed to the call, and to stay in unity. Good wants to know we are all in. God wants us hot or cold and will spit us out if we remain lukewarm.
In this portion of scripture, we see Saul and he's army put their life and death plan into action, with determination. They knew who their enemies were and they knew how far to go, and when to stop. They had the strength to forgive and move on (1 Samuel 11:12-13).
In order to understand this portion of scripture if you are just joining me at RPMDaily.net check out the previous two blogs, and read 1 Samuel10:20-22 through 1 Samuel 11:11-14. Saul’s personality was energized when the Spirit of God gripped him. He changed from the cowardly king hiding in the baggage to a courageous warrior with a purpose.
When Saul woke up to what God had called him to be and to do, then he had a battle plan. A battle plan God had given him. God does not give us a plan until after we become committed to the call, and to stay in unity. Good wants to know we are all in. God wants us hot or cold and will spit us out if we remain lukewarm.
In this portion of scripture, we see Saul and he's army put their life and death plan into action, with determination. They knew who their enemies were and they knew how far to go, and when to stop. They had the strength to forgive and move on (1 Samuel 11:12-13).
We are not waiting for God. God is waiting for us to make a commitment to Him (1 Samuel 11:14-15). He has plans, His plans for us today. Now is the time fo us to give thanks and praise.
ACTION STEP: This is the day the Lord has made. God ahead and wake up and step into it! Jump in with both feet and find the king inside of you. Quit hiding our where you don't belong and start leading those that have been waiting on you to take the lead! God will give you the plan. God will be with you, He will not leave you alone.
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